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Appeal Court affirms Machina as APC candidate for Yobe North senatorial poll
APC had asked the Court of Appeal to declare Ahmad Lawan, Nigeria’s Senate President, as its Yobe North senatorial candidate over Bashir Machina who contested and won the primary election. The post Appeal Court affirms Machina as APC candidate for Yobe North senatorial poll appeared first on Pr
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Nigerian govt trains 37,000 teachers ahead of History reintroduction in schools’ curriculum
Stakeholders have intensified calls for the government to re-introduce the subject into the nation’s education curriculum since its removal in the 2009/2010 academic session. The post Nigerian govt trains 37,000 teachers ahead of History reintroduction in schools’ curriculum appeared first on P
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CJID Unveils Finalists Of The 2022 Alfred Opubor Next-Gen Campus Reporter Awards
This year’s edition of the Awards generated 164 entries from campus journalists in 53 tertiary institutions in Nigeria. The post CJID Unveils Finalists Of The 2022 Alfred Opubor Next-Gen Campus Reporter Awards appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Group asks Buhari, NASS to halt auction of 5G spectrum by NCC
The group says the planned auction will reduce investors' confidence. The post Group asks Buhari, NASS to halt auction of 5G spectrum by NCC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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EXCLUSIVE: Nigeria Park Services redeploys top official after PREMIUM TIMES report on failed green bond projects
Several sources said many officials of the park services have been queried after PREMIUM TIMES findings were published in October. The post EXCLUSIVE: Nigeria Park Services redeploys top official after PREMIUM TIMES report on failed green bond projects appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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WHO says 40 million children susceptible to measles
The report warned that measles anywhere is a threat everywhere, noting that the virus can quickly spread to multiple communities and across international borders. The post WHO says 40 million children susceptible to measles appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigerian stocks add N517.8 billion as telecoms drive gains
The main equity index expanded by more than 2 per cent or N517.8 billion. The post Nigerian stocks add N517.8 billion as telecoms drive gains appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Leaders of Niger, Chad, Guinea Bissau commend Buhari's leadership qualities
Guinea Bissau's president says without Buhari, he would not have been president. The post Leaders of Niger, Chad, Guinea Bissau commend Buhari's leadership qualities appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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2023: I’ll negotiate with South-east agitators – Tinubu
Deadly attacks linked to Biafra agitation in the South-east have created perennial security challenges in the region. The post 2023: I’ll negotiate with South-east agitators – Tinubu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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FRSC condemns killing of patrol staff, pledges to bring perpetrators to book
The crash occured as a result of excessive speed indulged by the driver of a DAF articulated truck while trying to dodge a pothole. The post FRSC condemns killing of patrol staff, pledges to bring perpetrators to book appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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LEADERSHIP Editor-In-Chief, Azu, Wins Columnist of the Year Award
Azu is one of Nigeria’s most syndicated columnists, and is also published in platforms in Ghana, Argentina, South Africa, Europe and the US. The post LEADERSHIP Editor-In-Chief, Azu, Wins Columnist of the Year Award appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Citizen journalism and democratic consolidation, By Sam Akpe & Mercy Tartsea-Anshase
Almost two centuries ago, a notable French writer, Alexis de Tocqueville offered a controversial description of the powers of the media in the elevation and sustenance of democracy. Focusing on the American model, which had already reached maturity at that time, he observed that the press was in
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In inaugural speech, Adeleke tackles Oyetola, freezes govt accounts, vows probe
Ademola Adeleke promised the "immediate establishment of a panel to carry out an inventory and recover all government assets." The post In inaugural speech, Adeleke tackles Oyetola, freezes govt accounts, vows probe appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Ronaldo, Messi's iconic photo set new Instagram record
Ronaldo and Messi are each responsible for four of the top 20 most-liked Instagram posts of all time. The post Ronaldo, Messi's iconic photo set new Instagram record appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Over 15 people killed in fresh Kaduna attacks - Official
The people were killed in three local government areas of the state The post Over 15 people killed in fresh Kaduna attacks - Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Over a billion barrels of oil found in northern Nigeria, Buhari says as drilling starts
The president says the country also found 500 billion cubic feet of gas within the Kolmani area of Gombe and Bauchi, and has attracted $3 billion investment already. The post Over a billion barrels of oil found in northern Nigeria, Buhari says as drilling starts appeared first on Premium Times
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Idris Elba to speak at Creative Africa Nexus Weekend
Idris Elba will grace the “When giants speak” Fireside Chat on Saturday The post Idris Elba to speak at Creative Africa Nexus Weekend appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Tiger Beverages Ltd, Nigeria’s leading beverages company announces distribution partnership with Cubana FCMG Ltd
Given its impact in the short period that it has been in the marketplace, we felt strongly that Cubana FMCG Ltd is that partner. The post Tiger Beverages Ltd, Nigeria’s leading beverages company announces distribution partnership with Cubana FCMG Ltd appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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What Jonathan told PDP members who wanted me sacked - Mike Igini
The former INEC RE, Mike Igini, said members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) pressured former President Goodluck Jonathan to sack him because he stood against illegal substitution of candidates in Cross River State. The post What Jonathan told PDP members who wanted me sacked - Mike Igini
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World Cup: Saudi Arabia declares public holiday after historic victory over Argentina
The Saudi government has declared Wednesday as a public holiday for its people to enjoy this iconic moment in their sporting history. The post World Cup: Saudi Arabia declares public holiday after historic victory over Argentina appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Davido at 30: Defining moments of his 11-year-music career
Unlike his previous birthdays, the singer has laid low and gone off social media since the death of his son, Ifeanyi, in October. The post Davido at 30: Defining moments of his 11-year-music career appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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More opportunities for Fintech Growth in Africa, Flutterwave’s Head of Risk for Africa
Flutterwave’s Head of Risk, Africa, Emmanuel Efenure, has said that despite the pandemic-driven growth recorded by the Fintech industry across Africa, there’s still more opportunity for growth in the continent. The post More opportunities for Fintech Growth in Africa, Flutterwave’s Head of Risk
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Manchester United part ways with Ronaldo
The contract termination is with immediate effect. The post Manchester United part ways with Ronaldo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Presidential Rally: Tinubu’s supporters besiege Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos
Thousands of the supporters dressed in various campaign clothes, T-shirts and caps of different colours were busy blowing trumpets, waving brooms, hoisting flags and other symbols of the party. The post Presidential Rally: Tinubu’s supporters besiege Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos appeared first
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2023: Court sacks Amosun’s anointed candidate, Otegbeye, 26 ADC assembly hopefuls
The court agrees that the ADC did not comply with the Electoral Act in the conduct of its primaries. The post 2023: Court sacks Amosun’s anointed candidate, Otegbeye, 26 ADC assembly hopefuls appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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ANALYSIS: How feasible are CAN’s 11-point demands to Tinubu, others?
The demands include the creation of state police or fully decentralised police authority; as well as the clear and unambiguous religious neutrality of the Nigerian state. The post ANALYSIS: How feasible are CAN’s 11-point demands to Tinubu, others? appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Above all, Mohammed’s needs in life were very few. He had truly little regard for material possessions and was committed to traveling light through earth. Among his pearls of wisdom, Mohammed always insisted that “there is nothing like sudden death…. Death can come anytime (and) we should always
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University students protest robbery attacks
“Since the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) suspended their strike, this is the third time they have robbed us.” The post University students protest robbery attacks appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Adeleke makes first appointments as Osun governor
Mr Adeleke appointed a former chairman of Osogbo Local Government Council, Kassim Akinleye, as the Chief of Staff. The post Adeleke makes first appointments as Osun governor appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigerian govt set to review health workers’ salary structure
Nigerian health workers had downed tools many times in the past over the government’s failure to review the salary structure which is said to have been due for renegotiation since 2014. The post Nigerian govt set to review health workers’ salary structure appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria
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